Covalent Nomenclature

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What is covalent nomenclature?

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Covalent nomenclature is the system of naming chemical compounds that are formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon monoxide?

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CO

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How do you name the compound P2O5?

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Diphosphorous pentoxide.

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What is the chemical formula for tetraphosphorus heptahydride?

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P4H7.

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen heptachloride?

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N2Cl7.

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What is the correct formula for dinitrogen monoxide?

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N2O.

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What prefix is used to indicate two atoms of an element in a covalent compound?

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Di-.

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What prefix is used to indicate five atoms of an element in a covalent compound?

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Penta-.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in covalent nomenclature?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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How do you determine the name of a covalent compound?

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By using the prefixes to denote the number of atoms and the appropriate suffixes for the elements.